Driver Education Requirements & Procedures for Licensing
Instruction Permit
- Age Requirement: Must be 15 years old
- Classroom Instruction: Complete 30 hours
- Registration: register on community education website
- Issued E-Card: Receive online (blue card)
Required for Written Permit Test
- Certified birth certificate (not a photocopy)
- Social Security card (not laminated)
- Blue e-card
Scheduling the Permit Test (Class D Knowledge Test)
- Online: Minnesota DPS Online Services
- Phone: 651‑201‑7900
- Test Location: Thief River Falls, State Building (south of Westside Motors)
After Passing
- Pay the permit fee at the old courthouse
- Begin practicing driving with your parent/guardian
- Schedule Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) instruction by emailing drivers.ed@myprowler.org
- Complete BTW instruction (white e-card issued)
- Complete your driving log
Provisional Driver’s License
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old
- Completion Requirements:
- Completed BTW instruction (white e-card)
- Held permit for 6 months with no violations
- Farm permit exception: 15 years old with no 6-month requirement
Required for Road Test
- Permit
- White e-card
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Completed driving log sheet
Driver Education Requirements & Procedures for Licensing
Instruction Permit
- Age Requirement: Must be 15 years old
- Classroom Instruction: Complete 30 hours
- Registration: register on community education website
- Issued E-Card: Receive online (blue card)
Required for Written Permit Test
- Certified birth certificate (not a photocopy)
- Social Security card (not laminated)
- Blue e-card
Scheduling the Permit Test (Class D Knowledge Test)
- Online: Minnesota DPS Online Services
- Phone: 651‑201‑7900
- Test Location: Thief River Falls, State Building (south of Westside Motors)
After Passing
- Pay the permit fee at the old courthouse
- Begin practicing driving with your parent/guardian
- Schedule Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) instruction by emailing drivers.ed@myprowler.org
- Complete BTW instruction (white e-card issued)
- Complete your driving log
Provisional Driver’s License
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old
- Completion Requirements:
- Completed BTW instruction (white e-card)
- Held permit for 6 months with no violations
- Farm permit exception: 15 years old with no 6-month requirement
Required for Road Test
- Permit
- White e-card
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Completed driving log sheet